Stargate: Atlantis Fanfiction

Very interesting character piece and great John voice. I can see that he'd just keep forging forward. Yes he's a soldier and yes he has that ruthless streak, but I also think that he has his compassion and softer side that, if he gave it even half a chance, would consume him if he ever looked back. That is also the side that wants to take everything so no one else has to, I think. You captured that well. I also liked Rodney in this, how he wasn't out for reassurance for himself like Carson and Elizabeth had wanted, just there for John and to try to understand him. Laura.

Author's Response: Thanks so much! I don't know if those other sides of John would consume him, but they would definitely be a liability in a time of war, and they could cost the lives of the people he's trying to protect. He's got to be tougher than that, you know? Glad you liked this!

"Because he doesn't, not when it keeps Elizabeth, Carson and even Rodney from having to pay it."
That, right there, is one of the more perfect Sheppard-lines I've ever read, because I've always had the impression that's how he thinks, that he'd rather it be him that has to go through whatever it is. I love that you don't pull punches here-- this fic shows the ugliness of some of what the SGA crew has done. Jack was also a nice addition. This is a really wonderful fic.

Author's Response: That's how I've always seen John, too, and not just for the purposes of this fic. *g* Thanks very much for the kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed this.

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